Uber names ex-Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick

Uber has chosen Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi to be its chief executive, ending months of speculation in the firm's search for a new leader. Mr Kalanick bowed to pressure from shareholders in the San Francisco-based firm has swirled in June and stood down. His resignation came after months turmoil at the firm, including a series of controversies about sexual harassment, macho culture and the departure of senior executives. Uber's board has been meeting daily and was deliberating on its pick for a new leader over the weekend. If he takes the Uber job, he would have a steep task ahead of him.